It's only natural to think of red-berried hollies at the Yuletide season, but an under-utilized ornamental that offers even more berries is the Washington hawthorn, Crategus phaenopyrum. This small ...

Dogwood trees are universally popular, and it’s no wonder. At this time of year they put on a spectacular show, their brilliant white blooms lighting up the spring landscape, but they can be a ...

Trees with white flowers offer a striking beauty to any landscape. The delicate petals of these trees provide a peaceful ...

Q. Recently you wrote about flowering pears. My daughter is interested in knowing more about flowering trees. -- J.S.B., Houston A. In addition to the ornamental pears (evergreen and Bradford), there ...

Ornamental pears like Bradford, Chanticleer, Redspire, Cleveland and others are commonly planted trees because of their white spring blooms and compact size. Unfortunately, ornamental or Callery pear, ...